20 days tour

Grand France With 2 Nights In Nice And 3 Nights In London 80

Grand France With 2 Nights In Nice And 3 Nights In London 80

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

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Itinerary of your trip Grand France With 2 Nights In Nice And 3 Nights In London 80

  • Day 1 Day 1: Nice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Nice

      Welcome to France.

      Enjoy free time to discover the beauty of the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along Franceโ€™s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Nice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Nice

      The โ€œQueen of the French Rivieraโ€

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old cityโ€”an area which has changed little since the 1700s.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 3 Day 3: Niceโ€“Arles (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Niceโ€“Arles (Embarkation)

      Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding.

      Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Shipยฎ.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Arles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Arles

      Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arlesโ€”the captivating city of the Provence region. Youโ€™ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city that inspired the works of Vincent van Gogh.

      Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carriรจres de Lumiรจres (Cathedral of Images) a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val dโ€™Enfer.

      Take free time to stop in Le Cafรฉ Van Gogh for a glass of wine before sailing to Avignon.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Avignon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Avignon

      The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignonโ€”with its ramparts encircling the cityโ€”and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.

      Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chรขteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhรดne wine region.

      Explore Avignon on your own for the cityโ€™s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bรฉnรฉzet.

      Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Viviers
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Viviers

      World History in a Charming French Country Village

      Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.

      Activity active:
      Walk your way up to Vivierโ€™s hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. Youโ€™ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TAIN Lโ€™HERMITAGE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Tournon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tournon

      A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournonโ€”one of Franceโ€™s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhรดne River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage.

      In the early afternoon cruise to Lyon.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Lyon

      Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourviรจre Hill with its numerous churches. Youโ€™ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafรฉs, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.

      Spend free time riding a bike through Lyonโ€™s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhรดne and Saรดne rivers meet.

      Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Tournusโ€“Chalon-Sur-Saรดne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Tournusโ€“Chalon-Sur-Saรดne

      Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saรดne

      Activity discovery:
      Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mรขconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!

      Activity discovery:
      Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.

      Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CHALON-SUR-SAร”NE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Chalon-Sur-Saรดne (Disembarkation)โ€“Beauneโ€“Dijonโ€“Paris (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Chalon-Sur-Saรดne (Disembarkation)โ€“Beauneโ€“Dijonโ€“Paris (Embarkation)

      Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Hรดtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weydenโ€™s painting of the Last Judgment and is one of Franceโ€™s architectural highlights.

      This afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Shipยฎ.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 11 Day 11: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Paris

      Cafรฉs, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on รŽle de la Citรฉ, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opรฉra Garnier, and the famous Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, OR

      Activity discovery:
      Take a WWII tour of Paris which will include a visit to the museum of Les Invalides, dedicated to the Ordre de la Libรฉration which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces.

      Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versaillesโ€”home to a succession of French kings.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12 Day 12: Conflans
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Conflans

      The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV

      Activity discovery:
      Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by your history expert.

      Activity active:
      Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided tour of the opulent Chรขteau de Malmaisonโ€”home of Napolรฉon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

      Activity discovery:
      Take part in an onboard Commemoration Ceremony of the D-Day 80th Anniversary

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO LES ANDELYS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13 Day 13: Les Andelys
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Les Andelys

      Serenity on the Seine

      Activity active:
      Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chรขteau Gaillardโ€”historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelysโ€”one of Franceโ€™s most picturesque spots on the Seine, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Take a full day excursion in the areas of Vimy Ridge and Beaumont-Hamel, where the Canadian Forces fought and won the German Army during WWI.


      Location:
      ROUEN

      The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France

      Activity classic:
      If you didnโ€™t take part into the full day excursion to Vimy Ridge, take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouenโ€”site of Saint Joan of Arcโ€™s martyrdomโ€”and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14 Day 14: Caudebec
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Caudebec

      Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine

      Activity active:
      Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Join a guided excursion to a V-1 flying bomb launch site, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Routeโ€”where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.

      This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.

      Activity discovery:
      Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by your history expert.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15 Day 15: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy

      Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of Normandyโ€™s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bรฉny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join โ€œA Taste of Normandyโ€ Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados at a local distillery.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO VERNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16 Day 16: Vernon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Vernon

      Monetโ€™s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crรชpes du Jour

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Explore Vernonโ€™s Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monetโ€™s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castleโ€”called โ€œNormandyโ€™s Versaillesโ€ for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.

      Activity discovery:
      While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crรชpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PARIS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17 Day 17: Paris (Disembarkation)โ€“London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Paris (Disembarkation)โ€“London

      Say goodbye to your Avalon ship after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class).

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 18 Day 18: London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: London

      Englandโ€™s Exciting Capital

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a morning Guided Sightseeing including all of Londonโ€™s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehallโ€™s mounted horseguards; the Prime Ministerโ€™s Downing Street; Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. Then, visit St. Paulโ€™s Cathedral. Sir Christopher Wrenโ€™s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of Londonโ€™s skyline.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 19 Day 19: London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: London

      Free Time on the Thames

      Enjoy a free day to explore this spectacular city at your own pace. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing night-time cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 20 Day 20: London
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: London

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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